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CIS 290 Week 2 Individual Assignment Appendices
A, B C For more classes visit www.snaptutorial
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Appendices A, B C Moores Law states that the
number of transistors on a computer chip doubles
every two years. This means that the power,
speed, and application of computers are ever
increasing. Along with these changes in
performance, software is also improving,
constantly pushing a computers capabilities to
the edge. As a computer technician, you must
constantly stay up-to-date with these changes in
technology. This includes understanding the
dynamics of hardware and software and how they
interact with each other. To stay current, you
must include research as a necessary part of your
job.
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CIS 290 Week 2 Individual Assignment Computer
Disposal For more classes visit www.snaptutorial
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Computer Disposal  Consider the following
Advancements in computer design are outpacing the
life of the computer and its components. Within a
matter of a few years, a computer is obsolete and
ready to be replaced, leaving its owner with
questions on how to properly dispose of the
machine. Should it simply be tossed out? Should
it be refurbished? May parts be recycled to
minimize waste?
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CIS 290 Week 3 Individual Assignment Appendix D
and E For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.co
m   The motherboard, the main printed circuit
board in a computer, contains the computers
basic circuitry and components. The motherboard
carries the central processing unit and system
buses, and it is equipped with sockets that
connect to the computers memory module,
processors, plug-in cards, and peripheral
devices.   Below you will find the
computer motherboard from the Computer Hardware
Simulator (CHS) with its various components
marked A through J. In the chart that follows,
identify the component marked by each letter, and
then describe each components function
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CIS 290 Week 4 Individual Assignment Appendices
F,G,H For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.co
m   The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is one of
the most important parts of a computer system. It
has a huge impact on the overall performance of
any computer. If you have the opportunity, it is
better to select the CPU before selecting the
motherboard. Existing motherboards limit your
choice of CPUs, forcing you to fit the CPU to the
motherboard.  If the performance of the computer
is crucial to the successful completion of a
task, then choosing the CPU first is especially
important for example, if you are working on a
computer that will be used for high-end graphics,
the CPUs speed needs to be greater than that
used in a computer for general business
applications.
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CIS 290 Week 5 Individual Assignment Appendices I
and J For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.co
m   As a computer technician, you must be
familiar with a wide range of Input/Output (I/O)
devices, including keyboards, mice, monitors,
biometric devices, projectors, cameras, and video
or graphics cards. Before you can attach any of
these to a computer system, you must first
research which I/O devices and expansion cards
are best suited for your computers
configuration for example, it is common to find
more than one video or graphics card in high-end
PCs, especially those that require more than one
monitor.
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CIS 290 Week 2 Individual Assignment Operating
Systems Paper For more classes
visit www.snaptutorial.com   Prepare a 2- to
3-page paper that addresses the
following  Provide a brief history of three
different operating systems.  Explain factors
that would lead to upgrading operating
systems.  Choose three main components of an
operating system, and explain their functions in
comparison to other software.  Describe the
differences between Windows operating system
versions.
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